Full text of the statement made by the Deputy Prime Ministry and Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the recent Cyprus visit of the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell is as follows:

“Unfortunately, the main problem of the Greek Cypriot side is that they perceive Cyprus and the seas surrounding the island as their own and define them their own areas of sovereignty. They do not want to share or even discuss these issues with the Turkish Cypriots” said President Mustafa Akıncı.

President Akıncı has said that there should not be much more delay to opening these checkpoints. He added that there is 3 km of road in Aplıç, South Cyprus, which should be asphalted, and said that if works on the road are completed within three months, both border checkpoints can be opened simultaneously.

Speaking at the TRNC Assembly during discussions on the budget, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Kudret Özersay said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a project to encourage the return of the Turkish Cypriots living abroad to the TRNC, and added that the project will be shared with the public […]

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Events Calendar – cyprusscene – Issue 1 – 11th Sept 2012

Events Calendar – Issue 1

11thSeptember 2012

12th September -Wednesday

Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services (112) Tea Talk at 3pm at The Mountain View Hotel. The speaker will be Steve Sydenham who will be giving a talk called Racing for Britain and will be about his experiences with Formula 1.To book telephone Brenda Plant on 0533 840 7834.The cost is 12TL for a nice afternoon tea and there will be the usual raffle and Mike’s goodie bag.

13th September – Thursday

Kyrenia & St Hilarion Rotary Club are having a Gala Dinner at The Malpas Hotel in honour of their District Governor who will be visiting the 3 clubs.For further information contact Naran Gumus on 0542 8520182

14th September – Friday

Carpenters Market will resume. There will be an exhibition of original paintings by Pam Schofield and Pam Kennedy together with her ceramics. There is an end of season clothes sale and a new stall selling “doggy” items. If anyone wants to have a stall at the market, these are free of charge. For further details telephone Pam Schofield on 0533 830 5375.

14th September– Friday

BRS Supper By The Sea at the Deniz Kizi Beach Bar at 7.45pm.There are still tickets available at The Hut on Wednesday 12th September between 10am and noon – 45TL for members and 50TL for non-members or telephone Grant Miles on 0542 8853224.There will be a raffle in aid of Help Those With Cancer – Tulips

17th September – Monday

NCCCT

The Heartbeat Shop next to Girne State Hospital will re-open at 10.00am on Monday 17th September. The shop will be open as normal on Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat every week.

17th September – Monday

NCCCT

NCCCT Bingo Night at The Ravine in Alsancak. A book of 6 cards @ 35TL. The rollover of 1200TL is still up for grabs. Free raffle and the famous Mars bars for winners. For further information telephone Carole Lloyd on 0533 8600357

The Children in Need Foundation will be holding a Supper Club Event at the Colony Garden with entertainment by Diane Shaw, a top UK Soul Singer. There will be a 3-course meal and drinks are included. Tickets are £45 or 125TL per head and will be available from the Colony Garden Reception from the 24th August. Coach transport will be available from Karşiyaka with pick up point along the way and arrangements for this should be made with Laurence Floyd who can be contacted at floydlaurence@googlemail.com

26th September – Wednesday

KAR will be holding a summer fund-raising lunch at the Midsummer House, Catalkoy starting at 1pm. Tickets are 35TL per person and can be obtained from the KAR stall at Lambousa Market on Saturdays, from their office, or telephone 0533 8694098.

29th September – Saturday

The Foreign Residents (TFR) will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 11.30am at the Almond Holiday Village, Alsancak. There will be a buffet lunch after the meeting – members 25TL, guests at the restaurant price. Reservations for the lunch must be made by 20th September by calling Heinz Nauroth on 0533 877 3076 or Horst Gutowski on 0533 845 0923

4th to 7th October Thursday to Sunday

A retreat weekend at Bűyűkkonuk has been organised by Tarik Tekman for the practice of Qigong, Tai Chi and Meditation. For further details contact Tarik on 0533 8418000 or email tariktekman@gmail.com

20th October – Saturday

The Olive Press, in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, are proud to offer all members the opportunity to join us for a special night of entertainment. For more details click Talk by Major Brian Thomas MBE (Ret’d)

31st October – Wednesday

The Olive Press – Halloween from 4.30pm . For more details click Halloween

2nd November – Friday

RBL Kyrenia Branch will be holding their Poppy Ball at the Cratos Premium Hotel in Catalkoy, starting at 7.30pm. This is open to members and guests. A deposit of 30TL will be required when booking which can be done at Lambousa Saturday Market. There will be a coach from Karsiyaka on a first come first served basis. Discounted accommodation is offered by the Cratos and reservations should be made by contacting Jacqui Smith at the Cratos on 0533 8203105